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“The Essence of Pinot Noir”

Winemaking

• Ripe grapes are destemmed, crushed and inoculated with various strains of cultured yeast to maximize complexity, after cold soaking.
• Daily gentle punchdowns are used to extract optimal flavor and color and minimize harsh tannins. The punchdowns can vary by block, tank and day of fermentation. Every ferment is tasted daily to evaluate the evolution of tannins, modify extraction techniques and find the right moment to drain the wine off the skins.
• The “777” is aged for 12 months in various types of French oak barrels. The “Le Terre Foss” is aged 14 months in French oak, utilizing the same barrel regimen.

“777” Pinot Noir

The “777” possesses a deep ruby color, in addition to a fragrant bouquet of ripe black fruit, including blackberries, black cherries and plums. The “777” is the more “masculine” of the two offerings, being slightly more full-bodied. This elegant wine should age well for eight to ten years and is noted for its long, velvety finish. Very complex in structure, the notes of plums, figs and black currants, offer up a vibrant, unctuously-textured effort.

“Le Terre Foss” Pinot Noir

The “Le Terre Foss’” hallmark is its rich red fruit of strawberries, red cherries, raspberries, rose pedal, plum and damp earth and spice; seemingly, always with hints of roasted meats and mushrooms. It is medium in color and the more “feminine” of the offerings. Like its sibling, the “Le Terre Foss” should age well for eight to ten years and is also noted for its long, lingering finish. All of this, results in a remarkably Burgundian style wine.

“Cala d’Or”

Cala d’Or is a unique blend of our estate grown Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc varietals. It is medium bodied, with a crisp freshness, excellent acid balance and a lengthy, satin finish. 100% stainless steel fermented, it exhibits subtle overtones of white peaches, exotic tropical melons and pears. It is at once, an excellent choice to enjoy both with, and without, food. Enjoy!

“Legacy”

Since 1999, Elkhorn Ridge Vineyards & Winery has been producing authentic and delicious wines vintage after vintage, and has been acknowledged as one of the very best value wines in the world. The vines selected are grown on our gentle slopes, which gives this wine unique freshness and elegance. Medium pink in color, with soft undertones. Showing a fresh and aromatic nose, this wine has a delicate bouquet with notes of red fruit, flowers and citrus. It exhibits a very nice balance between sweetness and acidity in the mouth. The finish displays fresh fruit and great length. It is a Legacy of our family and a wine that is sure to please.

Pinot Grigio

The Elkhorn Ridge Pinot Grigio is made entirely from our estate grown fruit and vinefied using 100% stainless steel fermentation. It exhibits subtle overtones of white peaches, exotic tropical melons and pears. It displays a medium body and excellent acid balance and lengthy , satin finish. It is as once, an excellent choice to enjoy both with, and without, food. Enjoy!

 

Pinot Blanc

As with all of our wines, our Pinot Blanc is 100% estate grown and like our Pinot Grigio, the Pinot Blanc is 100% stainless steel fermented. It exhibits subtle hints of lavender and some almonds, along with stone fruit. It has a great acid finish with tart apple flavors and a lot of minerality. It pairs well with all sorts of food, but go to all types of seafood and you won’t go wrong.